Volunteer State News

Jessica Corredor of the King University women's wrestling team competed in a Pan American qualifying event over the weekend and took gold with a pair of wins

King University Tornado drop nonconference contest to Eagles

The King University women's basketball team dropped their final nonconference matchup of the season Monday afternoon, falling to the Carson-Newman Eagles 76-44

Lee University Lady Flames 9-0 in GSC at Christmas Break

With the veteran players leading the way, the Lee women's basketball team built up a 32-point lead in the final period and allowed reserves to play the rest of the way in a convincing 78-58 victory over Mississippi College inside Walker Arena on Sunday afternoon

Lee University Flames Use Stifling Defense to Shutdown Choctaws

The Lee University men's basketball team used stifling defense and timely shooting to pull away and defeat the Mississippi College Choctaws 75-50 on Sunday afternoon on the final game before the Christmas break

Milligan College Ranked No. 9 in NAIA LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Fall Standings

Milligan University earned No. 9 billing in the fall standings of the NAIA LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, which were released on Thursday morning

Week ending December 17 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Tennessee

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 75 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending December 17.

226 people die from cancer in Tennessee during week ending Dec. 24

There were 226 deaths from cancer reported in Tennessee in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 17.2% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

Tennessee implements 1 new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2021

Tennessee implemented at least one new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Tennessee ranks 11th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

In 2021, Tennessee had 92,126 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 11th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

50 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Tennessee during week ending Dec. 24

By Volunteer State News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 50 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

76 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Tennessee during week ending Dec. 24

By Volunteer State News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 76 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Christmas Door Decorating Competition

TCAT Dickson's Clarksville Campus recently held a Christmas door decorating competition

Dickson County Chamber of Commerce Public Utilities Day

Public utilities day with Leadership Dickson County was a bit soggy, but super informative for the class of 2023

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Award

Dr. Arrita Summers, TCAT Dickson President, recently presented Tom Bleyle, Clarksville Campus Building Construction Technology Instructor, an award from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cheer Event

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last Wednesday for our Christmas Cheer event!

Carson-Newman University Fall Frosty Awards Nominees: Team Performance of the Year

From now until Jan. 2, the Carson-Newman Athletic Communications Department will debut the Frosty Award nominees for the fall semester

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting of New Feed Mill at Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-Op

Ribbon Cutting of New Feed Mill at Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-Op

Claiborne County Sheriff's Office Operation Grinchmas

On December 16th, 2022, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Investigations Division executed OPERATION GRINCHMAS which consisted of two separate search warrants on residences in Claiborne County

Lincoln Memorial University @SplittersMensVB Signs Wheatley and Salva-Torres to 2023 Class

Head coach John Cash and the Lincoln Memorial men's volleyball team have announced the signings of Griffin Wheatley and Eliel Salva-Torres to their 2023 freshman class

Walters State Community College Happy Holidays!